Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at LOWMOOR ROAD SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,045
Total Quantity
217.9K
NHS Cost
£7.4K
vs National Avg
-14.6%
LOWMOOR ROAD SURGERY prescribed 3,045 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,374 to the NHS. This is 14.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
272
Jul 2026
235
Jul 2026
271
Jul 2026
253
Jul 2026
245
Jul 2026
276
Jul 2026
252
Jul 2026
261
Jul 2026
246
Jul 2026
246
Jul 2026
239
Jul 2026
249
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,045 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 217,921 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,374 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | -14.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,045 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -14.6% vs national average |
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.